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Research Paper | Biomedical Sciences | Volume 6 Issue 4, April 2017 | Pages: 420 - 423 | Congo
Seroprevalence of Human Immunodeficiency Virus among Blood Donors in Republic of Congo
Abstract: Background Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is blood borne pathogens that can be transmitted through blood transfusion and could pose a huge major public health problem. The aim of this study was to determine the seroprevalence of HIV infection among blood donors. Methods This was a nationwide retrospective study conducted at Congo Blood Transfusion Center, between January and December 2015. The HIV serology was determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Written informed consent was obtained from each patient. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 21 Software. A p value of
Keywords: Blood Donors, Seroprevalence, Human Immunodeficiency virus,
How to Cite?: Amelia DZIA LEPFOUNDZOU, Brunel Monic ANGOUNDA, Fabien Roch NIAMA, Genevieve Bassela BOUKATOU, Jean AKIANA, Jean Rosaire IBARA, "Seroprevalence of Human Immunodeficiency Virus among Blood Donors in Republic of Congo", Volume 6 Issue 4, April 2017, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 420-423, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=ART20163626, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/ART20163626